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Shadow Shapes Outside

Shadows and Light

Day 137of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify shadows created by their own body

2

Observe how sunlight creates shadows outdoors

3

Develop curiosity about God's creation of light

📖 Scripture Connection

John 8:12

“Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'”

— John 8:12 (WEB)

Just as sunlight creates shadows, Jesus brings light to our lives

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sunny outdoor space
  • Sidewalk chalk (optional)
  • Comfortable outdoor clothing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson is an exciting outdoor adventure exploring shadows!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about shadows yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how our bodies block sunlight to create shadows

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sun is bright and makes light everywhere
  • When something blocks the light, a shadow appears
  • Our body can make different shadow shapes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see your shadow?
  • What shape is your shadow?
3Activity: Shadow Shape Hunt (6 min)
nature observation

Go outside and explore shadows created by your body

📝 Instructions:
  1. Walk slowly in sunny area
  2. Look at your shadow on the ground
  3. Try different poses to change shadow shape
  4. Optional: Trace shadow with chalk
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Hold parent's hand while exploring shadows

Challenge: Try making animal shapes with your shadow

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on our shadow exploration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your shadow look like?
  • How did you make your shadow change?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make fun shadow puppets!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Shadows are an abstract concept for young children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and enthusiastic
  • Demonstrate shadow-making before letting child explore
  • Use simple, clear language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand shadow formation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement and attempts to interact with their shadow

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library shadow tracing worksheets
  • Sing 'This Little Light of Mine' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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